Turtle Top | NHTSA Recall #08V632000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08V632000 by Turtle Top. Includes 188 affected units, THRESHOLD WARNING SYSTEM/FMVSS 404/RICON, component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Turtle top is recalling 188 my 2005-2008 ford odyssey, gm terra transport, and ford van terra, my 2006-2008 gm odyssey, my 2005-2007 gm odyssey xl, and my 2005 ford terra transit buses equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, "platform lift installations in motor vehicles." the threshold warning system may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user in a certain spot within the defined threshold area.

Corrective Action

Turtle top is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e095). owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or turtle top at 1-574-831-4340.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 08V632000

Manufacturer: Turtle Top

Report Received Date: 2008-12-02T00:00:00

Subject: Threshold warning system/fmvss 404/ricon

Component: Equipment Adaptive/mobility

Potentially Affected Units: 188

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Turtle top is recalling 188 my 2005-2008 ford odyssey, gm terra transport, and ford van terra, my 2006-2008 gm odyssey, my 2005-2007 gm odyssey xl, and my 2005 ford terra transit buses equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 404, "platform lift installations in motor vehicles." the threshold warning system may not detect the presence of a wheelchair or mobility aid user in a certain spot within the defined threshold area.

Consequence Summary: The user of the lift could be injured should the lift move unintentionally.

Corrective Action: Turtle top is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e095). owners may contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or turtle top at 1-574-831-4340.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-33q6_w84f_7xpb

NHTSA ID: 08V632000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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